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12/13/11--14:24: Hip-Hop and R&B Karaoke Nights (chan 1883917)

Hip-Hop Karaoke: Every Thursday at The Social. Legendary! Soulbrew Karaoke: Monthly r&b, soul and funk karaoke night. With live backing band.


12/13/11--14:42: Soulful Nights In London (chan 1883917)

Groove Lineage / Keep The Faith: Hosts of weekly and monthly neo-soul nights and live performances in Camden. Got Soul: Every Sunday at Juno Bar. With DJs on rotation. Amplified: Alternative soul collective, champions of neo soul and alternative black music. Soulbrew: Funk, soul, hip-hop, boogie, reggae and disco from DJs Andy Bird and Spin [...]


12/13/11--15:27: Live African Music in London (chan 1883917)

The venues and organisations to check for when looking for live African acts in London: Kemia Bar @ Momo resto: this basement bar plays hosts to intimate gigs by artists from Africa and beyond. Passing Clouds: Daily evening events that champion diversity, with gigs that range from Asian to West African music. Afrobeat Vibrations: Monthly [...]


12/13/11--15:54: Live Jazz & Soul Music in London (chan 1883917)

 Check out these venues & promoters for the freshest soul and jazz music gigs in the city! Jazz Cafe: Legendary music venue in Camden with an impressive line-up: Eric Benet, Julie Dexter, Raheem De Vaughn, Andreya Triana,  Jose James, Angie Stone, Roy Ayers, Leela James, Dwele… They’ve all played there. O2 Academy Brixton: Another favourite [...]


12/13/11--16:22: Black Theatre and Comedy in London (chan 1883917)

Check out these venues & organisations for the latest black theatre and comedy productions: Talawa: Founded 25 years ago, Talawa is one of the most successful black theatre companies in the UK. They also promote new writing through schemes such as Flipping the Script and Talawa Writers Group. Tiata Fahodzi: Founded by Femi Elufowoju , [...]


12/13/11--16:55: Black Films Screenings in London (chan 1883917)

Mainstream studio and cinemas are more and more reluctant to produce and distribute black films in the UK. Thankfully, the organisations listed below are doing a great work of bringing Afro-American films to London and supporting homemade productions. Black History Walks: Past films screened include: Jumping the Broom, The Story of Lovers Rock, Besouro, Miracle [...]


12/13/11--17:53: Mainstream Film Festivals Of Note (chan 1883917)

As a rule, film festivals have a programme that is quite inclusive, with productions from all over the world. Below are listed the festivals where you will find interesting movies from Africa and the diaspora.   Human Rights Watch Festival London: Documentaries and dramas from all over the world highlighting human rights issues. (March) I [...]


12/13/11--18:05: Black Film Festivals in London (chan 1883917)

Film Festivals are a great opportunity to see independent films that you would never see otherwise. We’re quite lucky that London is home to quite a few, celebrating everything to African, Afro-American and Black British cinema. Images of Black Women: Our favourite festival. They have screened gems such as Chico & Rita, For Coloured Girls [...]


12/14/11--02:27: Spoken Word Events in London (chan 1883917)

For info on spoken word events in London, please refer to these organisations and venues: Apples and Snakes: Promote poets and spoken word events in London in the UK. This should be your first port of call if you are a poet. The Poetry Society: Promote poetry and hold poetry events and readings almost every [...]


12/14/11--02:55: Literary Events in London (chan 1883917)

The following organisations and venues organise literary events around black writing all year long: African Writers evening: Writers from the African diaspora and beyond read excerpts from their books every other month. Book Slam: Their title of London’s best literary night club is totally deserved. The events mix readings, spoken word, live music and DJ; [...]


12/14/11--03:09: Black Community Organisations in London (chan 1883917)

The following organisations promote cohesion and learning within the black community through events and workshops. Check their websites and lend them your support. Black History Walks: Walking tours of London, as well as talks and film screenings. 100 Black Men of London: An organisation of professional African British men who help the youth and their community. Black History [...]


12/14/11--08:33: Dance Companies (chan 1883917)

Ballet Black: A professional ballet company for international dancers of Black and Asian descent. Their shows (at the Royal Opera House, Bernie Grant Centre, or Arts Depot) always sell out. ADAD: The Association of Dance of the African Diaspora support and promote dance of the African Diaspora through events such as the Bloom Festival, dance [...]


12/14/11--08:33: Dance Venues and Theatre (chan 1883917)

Check out the programme of these venues for the latest and best dance shows: Sadler’s Wells: The #1 venue dedicated to international dance, from ballet and flamenco to jazz and street dance. They host Breakin’ Convention every year in May and count Zoonation as one of their resident companies. The Place: Centre for dance, with [...]


12/14/11--09:07: Museums (chan 1883917)

Black Cultural Archives: The BCA collects, preserves and celebrates the contributions of Black people to British culture. The BCA is currently working on relocating to a Black Heritage centre in Brixton. British Museum: Room 25 at the British Museum includes objects  relating to ancient and contemporary African cultures. Also look out for special exhibitions and [...]


12/14/11--09:15: Black Art in London (chan 1883917)

Read our article about where to buy African and Caribbean art in London Browse the Arts section in our archives for more features and interviews on Black Art: click here